Cheesy Chorizo Beer Dip
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Cheesy Chorizo Beer Dip
Description
The Cheesy Chorizo Beer Dip starts by browning the chorizo, breaking it up into small pieces, then gently cooking it with chopped jalapeño and canned green chilies, along with ground cumin and cayenne pepper to layer heat and depth. Adding beer and bringing the mixture to a boil introduces a subtle maltiness and thins the mixture slightly. A flour slurry then thickens the base as shredded mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses melt into the hot pan, producing a creamy, smooth texture that clings well to dippers.
This dip offers a rich, spicy, and cheesy flavor profile with a creamy consistency balanced by the smoky notes of chorizo and the brightness from the jalapeño and chilies. It is best enjoyed hot from the stove or kept warm for parties or casual gatherings. Serving it alongside tortilla chips, crusty bread, or fresh vegetables provides contrasting textures and makes for an approachable appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces chorizo I used soy
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 4- ounce green chilies chopped, canned
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1 12 ounce beer Ale or 1 1/2 cup chicken broth, bottle
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
- tortilla chips bread or vegetables for dipping
Instructions
- Heat the chorizo in a medium saucepan over medium breaking the soy in crumbles for about 2 minutes. Add the jalapeño, green chiles, cumin, and cayenne stirring until all ingredients are incorporated, about 2 minutes. Add the beer (or broth) and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and stir in the cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and the mixture is creamy, about 3 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips, bread or cut up vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 478 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 478kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 834mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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